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EN59 LKU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN59 LKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 89,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,036 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,778 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,585 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 67,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Feb 2021 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 66,049 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2020 64,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 61,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wear out from outside

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,663 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,323 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,965 miles

offside rear tyre just starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,988 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,421 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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EN59 LKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN59 LKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN59 LKU?

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What year was EN59 LKU registered?

EN59 LKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is EN59 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN59 LKU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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